
Surf Forecasts:
Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Kennebunk Beach.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this 16-day stretch is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, long dry spell to start. Don’t bother getting your hopes up for the first nine days. From the 14th all the way through the 22nd of July, it’s basically a write-off. The surf is tiny, the wind is messy, and every report is screaming "poor surf conditions." You’ll see a few small pulses, like a 3ft swell on the 14th and a 4ft bump on the 21st, but they’re cluttered with cross-onshore winds and short, weak periods. The combined energy barely cracks 70 (moderate energy) on the 21st, which tells you it’s just not happening. Honestly, it’s more of a kite surfing setup than a paddling surf, with this onshore breeze and choppy texture.
The water temperature is running about 67°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze if you're tempted to sit out there.
Now, things finally start to look a little more promising on the 22nd. We see a jump in the combined energy to 392 (moderate wave energy) with a 5ft SSE swell, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s gonna be messy. Not the standout.
The one true bright spot in this whole outlook? It’s Thursday morning, July 23rd. The swell drops slightly to a clean 3ft from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds, but the real winner is the wind. We get a light, cross-offshore breeze from the E, and the report says "clean." The combined energy is a solid 145 (moderate wave energy). This is your best shot – a window of clean, surfable waves. The waves are very ordinary, but they’re rideable, and it’s the only morning that really offers a chance. After that, it’s back to small, junk surf for the rest of the month.
There’s a flicker of hope right at the end on Wednesday, July 29th – the afternoon shows a 3ft swell from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds and a glassy, dead calm wind. The combined energy is only 82 (weak energy), so it’s small, but if you’re desperate for a clean, tiny wave, that’s your window. It’s a long shot, but it’s there.
Beach break wise, the crowd is listed as "sometimes" here, so you might have some company, but with this forecast, I doubt it’ll be packed.
So, bottom line: the first week and a half is a total bust. Hold out for the morning of the 23rd, and maybe keep an eye on the 29th. It’s not a classic summer, but there’s a sliver of hope.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | E 18 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 17 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 |
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35 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 38 | 31 | 14 | 45 | 50 | 25 | 82 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:54PM3.37m | 12:38PM2.90m | 00:50AM3.35m | 1:31PM2.95m | 1:44AM3.26m | 2:23PM2.96m | 2:37AM3.12m | 3:14PM2.94m | 3:30AM2.94m | 4:04PM2.88m | 4:25AM2.75m | 4:55PM2.82m | 5:21AM2.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:33PM-0.00m | 6:21AM-0.38m | 6:29PM-0.05m | 7:13AM-0.37m | 7:24PM-0.04m | 8:04AM-0.30m | 8:19PM0.01m | 8:54AM-0.19m | 9:14PM0.09m | 9:43AM-0.04m | 10:10PM0.18m | 10:33AM0.14m | 11:07PM0.27m | 11:25AM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | |
8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | 8:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 35 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SE 14 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 13 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
13 | 94 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 38 | 31 | 14 | 45 | 50 | 6 | 26 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 18 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
— | 6 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 4 | S 8 | SE 17 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | E 6 |
— | — | 1 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | W 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | WSW 2 | NW 3 | WNW 2 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 |
35 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 25 | 82 | 35 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1279 | 49 | 231 | 234 | 276 | 583 | 489 | 872 | 470 | 2545 | 583 | 546 | 235 | 45 | 234 | 234 | 11 | 369 | 247 | 247 | 452 |
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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